How a Trip to the Day Spa Can Change Your Skincare Routine Forever

Strong beauty and self-care routines involve skin care. Whether you work downtown, have a hectic schedule during the steamy summer months, or are regularly out in the sun, your unique skin may have a build-up of dead skin, toxins, and oils that even the most diligent daily skin care routines need help with. Facials are…

Hyperpigmentation: Hard To Say, Easy To Treat

Our body produces a pigment called melanin, which adds color to our skin, eyes, and hair. Under normal conditions, our body distributes melanin evenly on our skin. But due to injuries, sun damage, healed acne scars, and just simple aging, “hyper-pigmentation” occurs. Hyperpigmentation refers to unsightly dark spots on our skin. These spots occur because…

What to Do After You Get Your Hair Chemically Straightened

Getting your hair chemically straightened can turn into a cautionary tale about home hair products and do-it-yourself chemical straighteners. But getting your hair straightened at a salon can leave you with hair that is sleek, shiny and healthy instead of burned and brittle. In order to keep your hair healthy and straight, most salons will…

The Emotional Benefits of Massage

Massage therapy is usually associated with physical issues like strained muscles, poor posture, or severe stress causing tension in major muscle groups. It’s often tied to athletes, patients in need of physical therapy, or those with stressful desk jobs. While massage can certainly work wonders for physical symptoms and recovery after injuries, it can provide an emotional boost…

Tired of Fighting With Your Curly Hair? Why Not Straighten it?

Hair straightening is a hair styling technique that flattens out curls, waves, or loops in hair, giving it a sleek, smooth look. This can be done in a variety of ways including using heat (hot combs, brushes, rollers, or electric straighteners) or chemicals (usually called ‘relaxers’). Some shampoos, conditioners, or gels can also give you this…